ACHIEVA

PITTSBURGH, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
25-1505216
Regional Funder
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PITTSBURGH, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
25-1505216
Regional Funder

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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ACHIEVA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, having disbursed a total of $1.3 million in grants to eight grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ACHIEVA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ACHIEVA IS TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE SERVICES AND OPERATIONS OF THE ACHIEVA FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$84K
Median 2nd year grant
$237.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lisa a Martinelli Phdjdma
Board Member
D
David Tilstone
Board Member
R
Rob Unkovic
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACHIEVA?
No. ACHIEVA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACHIEVA give?
ACHIEVA primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACHIEVA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACHIEVA fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $84 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACHIEVA make each year?
In 2024, ACHIEVA awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACHIEVA fund recently?
In 2024, ACHIEVA awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ACHIEVA SUPPORT, THE ARC OF GREATER PITTSBURGH, and ACHIEVA RESOURCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACHIEVA?
ACHIEVA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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